Topic: Jason-3 in REDUCED mode

Date/Time Issued: May 5, 2026 1538Z

Product(s) or Data Impacted: Jason-3 Operational Geophysical Data Records (OGDRs)

Date/Time of Initial Impact: May 5, 2026 0941Z

Date/Time of Expected End: May 6, 2026 0924Z

Length of Event: 23 Hours 43 Minutes

Details/Specifics: During Rev 48188 at 0941Z, the Jason-3 satellite transitioned to REDUCED mode. As a result, OGDRs may not be made or be made with additional latency. Recovery to NOMINAL mode is scheduled to be performed by CNES on at 2026/05/06 on the Usingen pass at 0924Z.

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